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Hot Italian Sub Sliders: A Deliciously Easy Recipe! (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

This recipe requires straightforward ingredients with clear quantities to create mouthwatering hot Italian sub sliders. Each component plays a crucial role in balancing spice, texture, and flavor.

Slider Buns (12 count)

The base of the sliders is soft yet sturdy slider buns that hold all fillings without falling apart. Choose fresh buns about 3 inches wide for perfect portion sizes and ease of handling.

Sliced Pepperoni (12 slices)

Pepperoni adds classic zesty flavor and a bit of heat. Use thin slices evenly distributed across each bun to ensure every bite has that signature spice.

Sliced Genoa Salami (12 slices)

This cured meat offers a slightly tangy yet rich flavor complementing the pepperoni. Its tender texture enhances the sandwich layers perfectly.

Sliced Capicola (12 slices)

A spicy Italian cold cut that brings smoky notes and mild heat to the sliders. Layer it thinly for balanced taste without overpowering other ingredients.

Provolone Cheese (12 slices)

Mild provolone melts beautifully over the meats creating creamy texture while mellowing some of the spice. Use quality cheese for best melting results.

Deli Mustard (1/4 cup)

Deli mustard adds tanginess and subtle sharpness enhancing the overall flavor profile. Spread lightly on buns before assembling for even distribution.

Sliced Banana Peppers (1/3 cup)

These pickled peppers introduce a pleasant tangy crunch with mild heat that balances richer meats nicely without overwhelming the palate.

Butter (3 tablespoons)

Melted butter brushed on top helps achieve golden-brown toasted buns with extra flavor and moisture during baking.

Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon)

A sprinkle of oregano after baking offers herbal aroma characteristic of Italian cuisine enhancing authenticity in each slider.

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# Instructions:

This section guides you through assembling these flavorful sliders smoothly from start to finish ensuring great results even if you’re new to making sandwiches at home.

Step 1: Prepare the Slider Buns

Start by slicing the slider buns horizontally without cutting all the way through so they remain intact as one piece. Place them open-faced on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup later on.

Step 2: Apply Mustard Evenly

Spoon deli mustard onto both sides of each bun opening then spread gently using a small spatula or back of a spoon until fully covered but not dripping. This layer will add tangy zest beneath the meats while keeping moisture inside.

Step 3: Layer Meats Carefully

Add one slice each of pepperoni, Genoa salami, and capicola over the bottom halves of buns in an even layer ensuring every slider contains all three meats to deliver complex flavors per bite.

Step 4: Add Cheese and Peppers

Place one slice of provolone cheese atop the stacked meats followed by a few banana pepper rings scattered evenly across all sliders providing tanginess and gentle heat contrast against rich cured meats.

Step 5: Close and Butter Buns

Carefully close each slider by folding the top half back down over fillings without pressing too hard to avoid squeezing out ingredients. Brush melted butter generously over exposed tops which will crisp nicely during baking.

Step 6: Bake Until Golden

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes or until cheese melts thoroughly and buns are toasted golden brown on top creating an inviting texture contrast between crispy exterior and soft interior.

Step 7: Garnish with Oregano & Serve Warm

Remove baked sliders from oven then immediately sprinkle dried oregano lightly across tops adding fragrant herbal notes typical in traditional Italian subs. Serve warm for best flavor experience.